Computer Extended Warranty
The Many Different Levels of Extended Warranty Coverage
When you buy an extended auto warranty, just like with any other important purchase, it is important to educate yourself on the product that you are buying before making a decision. Before you decide on an extended warranty, you should take the time to fully explore all the details of the various coverage plans that will be offered to you.Here are some common questions that you should have answered before you make your decision.
What is an automobile warranty worth?
People buy auto warranties for many reasons. The main one is due to the costs that it could save. The labor rates for a mechanic can go up to $100 per hour in certain locales. Extended car warranties will give you peace of mind, as you will know that you only pay the price of the warranty, no matter how many times your car needs repairs.
Who exactly is behind my car warranty?
An extended warranty could be backed by the car's manufacturer or a third-party company. By knowing who exactly stands behind the warranty, you will have a clearer picture on the reliability of the coverage.
One important thing to consider if you are buying a third-party extended warranty is whether the company that backs it will have sufficient financial resources to pay for all claims. There are many sites on the Internet where you can do research on a company and it's track record, such as the Better Business Bureau and WebAssured.com. Also, make sure they are a member of the VPA (Vehicle Protection Association).
You need to remember that while there are a lot of websites offering you extended car warranties, very few of them are directly backing the warranties themselves, as many are merely brokers or affiliates of auto warranty companies. It is very important to find out exactly who will be paying the claims should the need arise.
What exactly is covered in the auto warranty?
The levels of coverage that you will get will vary from one provider to the over. You should thoroughly read the details of the coverage that is offered to you and ask any questions that you may have before buying.
Can I transfer the warranty to a new owner?
If you plan to sell your vehicle later on, having an extended warranty that is transferable could add some value to the sale price of your car. Some warranties can be transferred, while others may not. Make sure you check this out before purchasing one.
Computer Extended Warranty- RIP OFF? VERY MAD!?
I purchased a Toshiba Satellite P25 2 yrs ago and bought the protection plan with the computer (totaling $3,000). From a store that rhymes with "workit wity". I love it, it is second only to my child. I have never dropped it. I did damage a USB port while using a cordless mouse when I first got it (2 yrs ago)... but it didn't effect the computer so I kept on using it. I started having problems with computer about 6 mo. ago and sent it in to the repair facility via the protection plan. I called the protection plan and explained the issue: At start up the computer would flash ?0?s? and then show ?Windows XP? loading screen and then goes black. I can hear windows finish booting in the background but not see it. 1st time-fixed and sent it back. 2nd time-said they couldn't fix it because of the USB. WHAT A RIP OFF!! USB was same 1st time and it got fixed. Video card needed to be replaced. They said I dropped it. I think they wanted to get rid of me, to expensive. Your thoughts?
The USB was actually a problem with the mouse adaptor or problem with port itself, when I pulled out the adaptor for the cordless mouse, it pulled the plastic from the usb port. I didn't pull it hard nor did it take a lot for it to come out. So for me to say I broke it was half truth. The USB issue happened in the first few months I had it.. and I've had the computer for 2 years so if it was the USB it should have been an issue before now.
As for what they fixed, no idea! The tech said he just cleaned the computer, thats it. I know that isn't the whole truth because over the phone they had me do the "re-install" disk that takes your computer back to the beginning (forgot real term for disk) and I couldn't finish it because I had no screen, so the tech. would have had to finish it. He didn't note it on his notes so the 2nd time they said the tech said he only had to clean it nothing was wrong. So who knows on that end. I didn't install anything new in between incidents.
FYI I took it to best buys "geek squad" and paid them to see what was wrong. They ran tests and said it was indeed the video card and would cost with parts and labor over 600 to have comperable items installed. They also said it had nothing to do with the USB port as far as they could tell, the one underneath of the damaged one (they are connected) works fine and even the one that is damaged will work if you guide the wires into the incoming USB cable/connection.
I am really unsure what to do here... I love this computer and like I said have had NO problems until this one... I don't want to pay over 600 to fix it and next week have something else go wrong that they wont cover!
I don't understand why they would fix it the first time, whatever they did, and not the second. My only guess is the first time I didn't mention the USB. 2nd time I added it to the "whats wrong" section per the phone rep. said put everything that is wrong and they will fix it.. WRONG
PS forgot to add to post.
The only "same thing" done was that I was using a WinDVD program when the system/screen/video card failed. This is pre-installed program by Toshiba.
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